Great film! Should have been more popular then it was

Rating: 8/10 (16 October 2008)

Before watching the island i did not no what to expect. I had not really seen it advertised at cinemas, so i was going into it a bit blind. However after watching this film, i can safely say this is one of the finest action movies i have ever seen. It would be a bit harsh on the film to just call it an action movie, as it has a far fetched yet believably storyline that works and is compelling to boot. The action scenes are phenomenal, and although it starts off a little slower, then second half of the film is all action.
Credit must go to the actors in this film also. Ewan McGregor plays his lead role really well and i think his acting is improving with age, and Scarlett johannson surprised me as supporting role.
However my favourite performance in the film has to go to Sean bean, i am a huge fan of him and he can play villains so well (as seen in goldeneye), and he plays his in the island as a mad doctor with no feeling for anyone or anything, and u end up hating him by the end of the film
Credit should also go to Michael bay, his films always turn out to be enjoyable, but not necessarily with an in depth story, however the island integrates both. Well worth seeing